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The finished plant pot person complete with oregano hair

Making a plant pot person – a gardening-inspired craft for preschoolers

Gardening has been our inspiration for this month’s #BostikBlogger craft. This plant pot person is the perfect craft for preschoolers, with a little adult assistance required here and there. You…

Me and hubby drinking Pimms on our wedding day

Nine years on: my husband, my rock

It is nine years today since hubby and I got married. Our wedding day was one of the happiest days of my life. I can still remember the joy I…

A scan photo with letters spelling "thirty four weeks" plus a baby hat and baby boottees

Pregnancy after child loss – 34 weeks

The realisation that we are getting closer and closer to Peanut’s arrival has well and truly hit now. I still feel a very long way off being ready for Peanut’s…

Sophie running while holding her egg and spoon

Sports day for Sophie at preschool

Last week, Sophie took part in her first (and last) sports day at preschool. She missed out on sports day last year as it clashed with one of Jessica’s hospital…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 27

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

Emotional - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 06/07/18 – An emotional week

This week has been quite an emotional one. There have been a lot of tough moments when the storm of grief has been raging all around me, and the longing…

A silhouette of a pregnant woman gazing out of a window

Losing an older child while pregnant with another baby – the emotional rollercoaster

One of the things that I find hard about having to cope with grieving for Jessica while being pregnant with Peanut is the lack of information and support for women…

A view of Peppa Pig World from the Queen's Flying Coach Ride

Reconnecting with other heart families at Paultons Park

The heart family day out at Paultons Park has always been a highlight in our summer calendar. Last year, we missed out on it due to being in limbo over…

A variety of flowers made from craft foam and an egg box

Crafting with kids – egg box flowers

Sophie and I have been inspired by nature with our crafting over the last few weeks. These simple egg box flowers are easy for preschoolers to make with a little…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 26

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…